In the galaxy, the Karthigai star cluster looks similar to a garland.
It is called Subaru in Japan, Soraya in Persia and Alcyon in Greece.
Characteristics of those born in Karthigai nakshatra are they are miserly and forget those that help them. They will always be restless and worry about one thing or another. At the workplace, they are capable of completing the work allotted to them. They might struggle for money in life. They may not have pleasant relationships with friends and relatives, though they have a bright and attractive appearance and are generally popular in the field. They are an unreliable set of people and earnings may include dishonest ways. They are basically foodies and like spicy food.
Surya [Sun] is the ruling planet for Karthigai, the karthigai nakshatra God is Sivan [Shiva].
The vruksham or the Karthigai star tree is atthimaram.
ePanchang provides good times and not so good times for certain activities, events and/or celebrations.